Holy Roman Empire

The Holy Roman Empire (HRE) was a large nation in 5.0, created and led by Vespi3. An influential nation in the iteration, at its height the main town of the nation, Regensburg would be the most populous town on the server with over 15 people.The town was placed around the Elbe river which led to easy access into Denmark and the North Sea.

History
The Holy Roman Empire started on the first day of 5.0, with Vespi3 began building a town on the Elbe river. It gained players as players migrated to Europe from spawn to found towns and nations. The town had a stone wall constructed, and wooden houses began to be built. The town gained a population quickly. WoodwallJackson created Confederate Brewery, and successfully ran a business selling his drinks. Many impressive builds were built by residents Moosinator and Galning22.

The Holy Roman Empire was heavily involved with the Crusades. Called by Pope Matt, these crusades had an objective of the the Fatimid controlled town of Cairo. Due to several instances of war-logging, the Egyptian town still stood. Controversy over a raid on Christian Lithuania led to the HRE being denounced by Pope Matt. Vespi3 crowned an anti-pope: Pelinal.

Fall
nervyzombie (Coolghoul, Cuckghoul) was the leader of the Fatimid Caliphate, sworn enemy of all christian kingdoms. Nervy led a Fatimid army against the walls of Regensburg which lead to the imperials war-logging. This continued for over 12 hours before Chien changed the rules for invasion making it so fewer players were needed online for a town to be attacked. In the last hours of 5.0, Regensburg was taken by the Fatimids and briefly occupied. Hisin nuked the server and that was the end of the Holy Roman Empire.

12.0
The HRE was extensively planned by a group of players to make a return in 12.0; however, due to unpopular admin decisions and a mass protest of several important figures it lasted little more than a few days.